A Canadian member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) says countries should resist calls to boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics because it does nothing but hurt athletes. Dick Pound — the longest serving member of the IOC — told CBC News Network's Power & Politics that past boycotts haven't achieved the desired results. Tensions between the Canadian and Chinese governments shouldn't have an impact on the games, Pound said. Canada's Olympic and Paralympic committees have also dismissed the idea of a Canadian boycott. The Olympic Games are set to open Feb. 4, 2022, despite the global pandemic.

Source: CBC News February 05, 2021 00:56 UTC